October Give Back
October Give Back
October was a month full Give Back Gift Baskets here as The Briarcliff Manor teamed up with fellow DiNapoli business Antonees Gift Baskets to give back! Together we donated and raffled off some of our gift basket favorites in support of great causes!
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AFYA Foundation for Puerto Rico
In partnership with the AFYA Foundation, The Briarcliff Manor raffled off an Abbondanza gift basket in support of relief efforts and hurricane victims in Puerto Rico. Over the span of just 3 days and with the help of 3 local Westchester organizations including The Briarcliff Manor Chamber of Commerce, Rising Tides, and The Westchester Municipal Government, we were able to raise $1500! Read more about our fundraising efforts for Puerto Rico here.
It is The AFYA Foundation’s goal to provide environmentally responsible solutions to the shortage of healthcare supplies in communities around the world by using three steps – recover, sort, and ship. Learn more about the AFYA Foundation here.
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American Cancer Society – Real Men Wear Pink
In support of Breast Cancer Awareness month and Real Men Wear Pink, The Briarcliff Manor raffled off an Antonees gift basket. Raised $_______
The American Cancer Society’s mission is to free the world from cancer by both funding and conducting research, sharing information, supporting patients, and raising awareness about prevention. Learn more about the American Cancer Society here.
Real Men Wear Pink is an organization that gives men a unique way to help in the fight against breast cancer. Communities nominate local male leaders to lead fundraising efforts that go in support of the American Cancer Society. These initiatives work to promote early detection and prevention, funding research, and providing support for patients. Find out more about Real Men Wear Pink here.
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The Briarcliff Manor High School Volleyball Team – with Amelia Gullotta – Cancer
We teamed up with The Briarcliff Manor High School Volleyball team, donating a gift basket in support of the local community of Briarcliff Manor, NY by fundraising for cancer with a benefit game.
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Briarcliff Manor Garden Club Fundraiser
We ended our October Give Back with a cause that was close to home. The Briarcliff Manor Harden Club held its Annual Fall Fundraiser at the Mount Kisco Country Club for which we donated our Antipasti basket. Proceeds of this wonderful fundraiser went toward financing some of the garden club’s wonderful causes including their Student Scholarship Award, Garden Therapy Program at Briarcliff Manor Center for Rehabilitation and Nursing, and ongoing Civic Beautification Programs throughout the village of Briarcliff Manor.
Involved in numerous ongoing community activities and the beautification of Briarcliff Manor, the Garden Club meets on the second Wednesday of the month from 11:45am to 2:00pm from September to June, with each luncheon meeting centering around an educational program. You can learn more about The Briarcliff Manor Garden Club here.
Wines of the World – Benefitting Maria Fareri Children’s Hospital
Earlier this month we also had the pleasure of attending the Wines of the World event. A soiree of wine and drink, this great event fundraised in support of Maria Fareri Children’s Hospital new program launch. The new program is a breast milk donor bank so that pre-mature babies can survive. Learn more about Wines of the World and Maria Fareri Children’s Hospital.